Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Y.Hu & Barretto
Source:
wcs
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Chung Chi J. 13: 15 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841810
Common Names
- Cheirostylis monteiroi
- Monteiro's Lip Orchid
- Monteiro's Lip
Description
Cheirostylis monteiroi (also called Monteiro's Cheirostylis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady forests, usually on the ground or on rocks. It has a single, thin, upright stem and small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cheirostylis monteiroi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cheirostylis monteiroi has small, yellow flowers that are usually borne in clusters of two to three. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender with narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cheirostylis monteiroi is a clumping, evergreen grass that grows in moist, shady areas. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer, and seeds should be sown in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Cheirostylis monteiroi
Cheirostylis monteiroi is native to the Mediterranean region, from the Iberian Peninsula to the Middle East.
Cheirostylis monteiroi FAQ
What is Cheirostylis monteiroi?
Cheirostylis monteiroi is a species of orchid in the genus Cheirostylis.
Where is Cheirostylis monteiroi found?
Cheirostylis monteiroi is found in Japan, Korea, and China.
What is the growth habit of Cheirostylis monteiroi?
Cheirostylis monteiroi is a terrestrial orchid with a creeping habit.
Species in the Cheirostylis genus
Cheirostylis clibborndyeri,
Cheirostylis filipetala,
Cheirostylis nuda,
Cheirostylis thanmoiensis,
Cheirostylis marmorifolia,
Cheirostylis celebensis,
Cheirostylis latipetala,
Cheirostylis serpens,
Cheirostylis foliosa,
Cheirostylis malipoensis,
Cheirostylis calcarata,
Cheirostylis kabaenae,
Cheirostylis bidentata,
Cheirostylis bipunctata,
Cheirostylis chinensis,
Cheirostylis cochinchinensis,
Cheirostylis dendrophila,
Cheirostylis divina,
Cheirostylis flabellata,
Cheirostylis goldschmidtiana,
Cheirostylis grandiflora,
Cheirostylis griffithii,
Cheirostylis gunnarii,
Cheirostylis jamesleungii,
Cheirostylis javanica,
Cheirostylis lepida,
Cheirostylis liukiuensis,
Cheirostylis merrillii,
Cheirostylis moniliformis,
Cheirostylis montana,
Cheirostylis monteiroi,
Cheirostylis notialis,
Cheirostylis octodactyla,
Cheirostylis orobanchoides,
Cheirostylis ovata,
Cheirostylis parvifolia,
Cheirostylis pingbianensis,
Cheirostylis pubescens,
Cheirostylis pusilla,
Cheirostylis raymundi,
Cheirostylis sessanica,
Cheirostylis sherriffii,
Cheirostylis spathulata,
Cheirostylis tabiyahanensis,
Cheirostylis takeoi,
Cheirostylis thailandica,
Cheirostylis tippica,
Cheirostylis tortilacinia,
Cheirostylis yunnanensis,
Cheirostylis rubrifolia,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,